Eretmobrycon bayano is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Stevardiidae. It was first described by William Lee Fink in 1976. This species is native to the Upper Bayano River basin in Central America.
Size This species reaches a length of .
Etymology The fish is named for the upper Río Bayano basin, Panama, where it is endemic.
Description Eretmobrycon bayano is a small fish, reaching a maximum length of approximately 5.7 cm. It has a benthopelagic lifestyle, meaning it inhabits the bottom layers of freshwater environments.
Habitat and distribution This species is found in tropical freshwater environments. Its distribution is limited to the Upper Bayano River basin in Central America.
Conservation status Eretmobrycon bayano is currently listed as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List due to habitat degradation and other environmental pressures.
Ecology and behavior Eretmobrycon bayano primarily feeds on small invertebrates and other aquatic organisms. It plays a role in the local ecosystem as both predator and prey.
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